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DLottmann

Mechanical Chris was in there... he mentioned dismal but I have no details... given the weather in the valley I would think...things are starting to look great up there fast... but I'm heading to Jersey for the holiday instead

Chris,Upper Hitchcock, The Cleft were in good condition as of this past Thursday. East face right was climbable but probably took a hit with the rain on Friday and warm temps yesterday. Monkey wrench was in rough shape even last week with the last 25' solid rock and running water...exciting...but a bit of a PITA. Lower Hitchcock will be junk.

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"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you will be a mile away from them and you will have their shoes."

DGoguen

Went up Monkey Wrench to Upper Hitchcock to the summit yesterday.Monkey Wrench was a little messy through the notch but fun. Upper Hitchcock was really nice actually.Saw multiple parties go up the cleft.

For real being you have been climbing twice as long as i have been alive and exposed to climbing most of that ice climbing really scares you? I feel like you voice this at least once a season so i am inclined to believe you...

Hey All, new poll/comment space on this post:Top reasons Strand Hates (not really fears, when he's scared, he climbs better) Ice Climbing.1. It's too easy.2. It's all aid.3. If you are placing a screw while hanging from a tool, you may as as well be rap-bolting, and John don't play that!4. Ice Climbing requires WAY too much gear.5. John hates Ice climbing because the beer gets too cold.